To apply for a position, contact Lori Daly at ldaly@dlife.com unless otherwise specified.Please reference specific position in email subject line.

Managing Editor

We are seeking an experienced managing editor, preferably in the healthcare industry, with a strong understanding of diabetes and an entrepreneurial spirit to create engaging content across multiple platforms in order to educate and inspire people who are living with or caring for others with diabetes.

Responsibilities include:

Leading and managing our highly capable editorial team, including freelancers, consultants, and interns

Collaborating with other departments to create and implement SEO strategy

Collaborating with our marketing department to develop and implement social media strategy

Managing Editorial department budget

Working across departments to help facilitate quality customer service

Collaborating with our graphics department to ensure creation of materials with visual interest as well as accuracy and adherence to dLife style

Preferred Skills:

Mastery of English grammar and punctuation

Copy editing and proofing proficiency

Experience with healthcare writing and targeting to a varied audience in a consumer-friendly manner

Project management experience

Strong communication skills to work across departments, with clients and dLife members and consumers

Understanding of common style guides

Familiarity with Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Outlook and Adobe

Proficiency working in a CMS platform

Desired Skills:

Familiarity with latest diabetes standards

Behavior change knowledge/experience

Video content creation experience

Understanding of copywriting

Basic HTML knowledge

Candidate Profile:

At least 5 years of professional editorial management experience, preferably in the healthcare industry

Bachelor's or advanced degree in English, Writing, Journalism, Communications, Public Health, or related area of study

Editing and writing experience

Creativity, energy, intelligence and business savvy to identify opportunities to engage the diabetes-savvy consumer

Personal Attributes:

Flexible, works well under pressure while maintaining a sense of humor

Self-motivated leader who is comfortable being the internal voice of our consumer in order to keep their needs in mind

Organized; equally big-picture- and detail-oriented

Confident, no nonsense, ‘get it done' attitude

Diligence & perseverance – someone who works smart, creatively, and fast will thrive in this environment

Compensation:

Salary

Incentives

Complete medical, dental and vision benefits

Social Media Marketing Associate

dLife is looking for an eager and motivated part timer to support and maintain dLife social media strategy and policies for 35 hours/week; produce daily updates on dLife social media channels with engaging, interactive posts; monitor and evaluate social media accounts and track metrics.

Responsibilities:

Act as the voice of dLife to engage patients with diabetes and start a two-way conversation across all social media platforms.

Degree in marketing, journalism, communications,new media or related field

Exceptional organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Ability to communicate results to management

Take charge attitude

Experience executing marketing promotions in the social media universe a plus

Flexible personality, able to take on new projects and learn new skills in a fast paced environment.

Commitment:

We are looking for a commitment of 35 hours per week, allowing flexibility for vacation schedules as needed.

Compensation:

Paid part time position. Not available to students as this is a year round position.

DSME Instructor

Are you an experienced CDE who:

wants to be part of crafting a new model in education delivery?

is passionate about helping others live a healthier lifestyle?

is interested in a unique opportunity to use your DSME skills?

has flexibility?

has high energy?

Then we want YOU to join our new and innovative DSME/S program team helping to educate adults about important healthcare topics and inspiring behavior change.

Position is part-time, lasting from April 1 to June 1, 2016 (dates subject to change) at approximately 27 hours per week. Program curriculum will be provided. There will be flexibility for individual to make slight adjustments based on attending audience and her/his own style of instructing.

Primary Requirements/Qualifications:

3 years or more CDE teaching experience in an accredited DSME/S program

Licensed in state of Arkansas or Missouri

Excellent communication skills with experience speaking to groups and leading groups through learning exercises

Ability to engage and motivate others

High level of compassion and the desire to be a partner in patients' diabetes challenges

Applicants must have a laptop computer, iPad or tablet and Internet access

Please send resume to Karen Boyer at boyerok@comcast.net with the subject line "DSME position" to learn more.

Marketing Associate

dLife is looking for an eager and motivated part timer to get exposure in the field of digital healthcare for 35 hours/week.

Responsibilities include:

Assist with the development of marketing objectives, strategies and plans

Assist with project execution across different media channels, including digital, print, social and broadcast media

Brainstorm and assist in the implementation of new campaigns for dLife

Assist with PR efforts including writing and proofreading press releases, coordinating interviews with management, PR agencies and the press, and handling awards submissions

Conduct research in support of various tasks within the department

Create internal and external briefs to assist in the preparation of events

Analyze and report on the performance of various marketing initiatives

Assist with database management

Ideal Candidate Experience & Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be someone who can wear multiple hats and works well in a fast paced environment with great attention to detail

Should also have a general interest in business, health or digital media

Comfortable working with numbers and analytics

Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail in both PC and Mac environments.

Commitment:

We are looking for a commitment of 35 hours per week.

Compensation:

Paid part time position. Not available to students as this is a year round position.

Graphic Design Intern dLife is looking for an eager and motivated graphic design intern (student or freelancer) to assist with various marketing projects, both print and web. Specifically, these projects include but are not limited to banner ads (animated & static), web pages, email blasts and printed promotional pieces. Experience with and extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Flash a must. Experience with and knowledge of HTML, CSS and/or DreamWeaver strongly desired.

Reports to: Design Director

Ideal Candidate Experience & Qualifications:

Experience with and advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign

Experience creating web pages and/or emails using HTML & CSS

Ability to animate and use basic ActionScripting in Flash

Highly creative with excellent attention to detail and follow-up

Works well under pressure and thrives in fast-paced environment

Online portfolio and/or samples of work must be submitted to be considered for position